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Job DescriptionIs this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.About usJob title: Multi-Skilled Engineer ApprenticeLocation: Edinburgh, EH11 4HN / EH15 3RDWorking Hours:37.5 hours per week Monday Friday 8am-4pmShift patterns are usually introduced in Year 4Salary:21,000 per annumContract type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract 4-year ApprenticeshipReed are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Foxs Burtons Companies (FBC UK)! Are you the kind of person who loves understanding how things work? Whether its a machine, a mechanism, or a problem waiting to be solved?Do you enjoy using your hands and your mind to figure things out?If so, this Multi-Skilled Apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your engineering career.This exciting Apprenticeship opportunity gives you hands-on experience at one of the top UK biscuit manufacturers. Your learning will take place at the Edinburgh FBC UK site as well as the Edinburgh & District Engineering Training Association for a fantastic opportunity to achieve an Engineering Maintenance/Systems (Mechanical Bias), SVQ Level 3 qualification.The roleAbout FBC UK:FBC UK bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.The key ingredient to FBC UKs success is people, and the passion they have for their brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Foxs or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.Key accountabilitiesKey responsibilities:Learn and observe a wide range of engineering skills and processes under the guidance of experienced engineers.Gradually apply these skills independently and as part of a team, increasing your contribution as your training progresses.Maintain good hygiene and care for tools, equipment, and your working area.Complete all required training and coursework to a high standard to support your annual progression through the apprenticeship.Understand and follow workplace Health & Safety procedures and develop strong communication and teamwork skills.Learn how to maintain and repair workshop equipment.Keep an accurate, detailed logbook of tasks, projects, and evidence (including photos) to support college and apprenticeship requirements.Skills & experienceKey Ingredients for suitable candidates include:5 GCSEs at 8 or above, including Maths and English.Ability to follow instructions, to use own initiative and to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to communicate with a variety of people, willing to ask for support as necessary and maintaining a positive outlook and can do approach to tasksPossess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accuratelyEngineering experience / Level 2 Qualification is advantageous but not essentialBenefits:Mentor/Mentee relationship to support your developmentEmployee reward platform with access to discounts / cash back on hundreds of retailersMental health first aider & Occupational health OnsiteNew starter bag Bag, Water bottle, hampers at Christmas & EasterFree ParkingDiscounted biscuits& on-site vending machinesDiversity & inclusion workshopsOn site canteen with bi-annual complimentary offeringsYour career at FBC UKOnce you successfully complete your Apprenticeship and achieve your qualification, youll have the opportunity to step straight into a permanent role at one of our bakeries. Shift patterns may include weekend / night shift patterns depending on which bakery the permanent role is in. This is your chance to continue growing your career with us, put your new skills into action, and become a valued part of the FBC UK family. xjdpvnf Recruitment TimelinesSee below the recruitment timelines for this role, please note these timelines are subject to change depending on volumes of applicants.Advert closing date: Wednesday 6^thMarchTelephone Interviews: 11^thFebruary - 11^thMarchOnline Assessment: 11^thFebruary 13^thMarchIn-person Assessment Day: 30^thMarch 17^thAprilSuccessful candidates will start in the September 2026 intake